Audit Manager - Technology & Architecture

Location: Bengaluru

Job Summary

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The Group Internal Audit & Investigations (GIAI) in Standard Chartered Bank is looking for a Technology Infrastructure Audit Manager with strong technical knowledge on servers, networks, databases, storage, and cloud services to join the Technology & Architecture (T&A) audit team.
The Technology Infrastructure Audit Manager will primarily be responsible for executing audits related to the organization's technology infrastructure. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The Audit Manager will collaborate closely with the Audit Team Lead or Team Manager on the audit assignment and deliver impactful and high-quality audit work within the agreed timelines, budget constraints, and in full alignment with established audit methodology.

Furthermore, the Audit Manager will also be responsible for coordinating with various technology departments and providing strategic insights aimed at enhancing the organization's IT governance and overall risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

Support the Head of Audit (HOA) and Senior Audit Managers (SAMs) in GIA risk assessment and audit planning activities.
Suggest audits for coverage during the planning cycle based on key technology risks.
Execute responsibilities in accordance with the Audit Charter, maintaining independence from management and avoiding any interference.

Audit Delivery

Actively participated as a team member or leader in assigned audit work.
Ensured audit deliverables adhered to quality standards and timelines according to GIA methodology.
Drafted contributions to audit scope, including the Audit Planning Memo and Process Risks Controls Matrix.
Assisted in drafting the audit issues and report during the audit reporting phase.
Monitored the remediation of audit issues for assigned audits and validate issues as per the agreed timelines.

Processes

Support high-risk audits of Technology Infrastructure and collaborate with GIA teams.
Execute audits efficiently, adhering to budget and timelines.
Update Audit Team Lead and Manager on progress and obstacles, ensuring quality standards.
Work with Audit Team Lead and Manager to draft issues, articulate risks, and obtain action plans.
Conduct audit testing using data analytics.

Personal Behaviours

Model valued behaviours and foster an environment that recognizes positive contributions
Engage with peers to enhance knowledge sharing.
Seek external perspectives to improve audit work.
Provide expertise to support GIA audit teams.
Implement and support department initiatives, including planning and training.

People & Talent

Demonstrate proactivity engagement during team sessions.
Identify growth areas at each audit and collaborate on strategies.
Complete key training for self-development.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Business

Assist the Head of Audit in managing audit costs within the allocated budget for engagements.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance productivity in audits.

Risk Management

Support the HOA in regularly updating risk assessments and proposing audit plan changes
Be prepared to raise issues / concerns outside the normal audit process
Attend Risk and Control forums at HOA's request to stay updated on technology developments and ensure key risks are monitored
Regularly review Management Information and reports to track key trends related to risk and control matters.

Stakeholder Management

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the management of relevant technology units.

Governance

Assist the HOA in managing Product / Country stakeholders and build relationships to improve control and risk awareness
Communicate findings /…